HPH Publishing introduces Namaqua Self-Drive, by Heléne Venter
Explore the stark beauty and quiet charm of South Africa’s Namaqualand, Hantam Karoo and West Coast regions. Discover a landscape transformed by the colours of spring, where even the harshest places are full of surprises. This book will direct you to the most stunning flower-viewing locations, complete with maps, contact information and stunning photography to enhance your journey. If seeing the wildflowers has ever been on your bucket list, Namaqua Self-Drive is the book for you.
Beautiful Images
Featuring breathtaking landscapes and flower images by Heléne Venter.
Maps
Comprehensive maps include details of every town and flower area.
Areas
Features Namaqualand, Nieuwoudtville, Hantam Karoo and the West Coast.
Ratings
All the areas are rated according to the abundance and frequency of flowers.
Flower guide
An appendix illustrates the most common flowers found in the area.
Specifications: 224 pages, 275x215mm
Illustrations: 260 images
Binding: Case Bound
About the author
Heléne Venter
Born in Cape Town, South Africa, in the late sixties, Heléne spent over 38 years living in the remote Namaqualand region. She developed a profound appreciation for its alluring floral vistas. Despite the seemingly desolate landscape, she was inspired by the beautiful seasonal transformation and captured its enchanting essence through her camera lens.
In 2010, she relocated to Somerset West, expanding her photographic journey to include the West Coast, Nieuwoudtville and the floral landscapes of the Hantam Karoo. With a diverse career spanning several decades in fashion design and photography, Heléne has a fine artistic eye and is motivated by a love of travel and exploration.
Her work is infused with a haunting, evocative quality that invites viewers into a natural and beautifully moving world. In addition to landscapes, her portfolio includes underwater, aerial, studio, portrait, fine art, macro and fashion photography.
Her devotion to her craft has created a unique expression of vibrant artistry that celebrates the hidden richness and beauty waiting to be discovered in even the most unexpected places.
Amazing book with so much detail for first time travellers making it easier to capture key routes and highlights.
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Leanne Kidwell
Beautiful book
Namaqualand is on my bucket list. This book is beautiful and will definitely help me plan my trip. The photos are exceptional and the descriptions are detailed.
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Anonymous
Amazing pictures!!! Just to look at them I want
Amazing pictures!!! Just to look at them I want to book a trip!😍🌼❤️!
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Brian RING
Great book.
We have a few of the self-drive series and this book is just as good as all the rest. Lots of information. Well researched. Great photos. All in all a good book.
Namaqualand is on my bucket list. This book is beautiful and will definitely help me plan my trip. The photos are exceptional and the descriptions are detailed.
The cover of the books are not very durable. I wanted the Afrikaans version of the books. Accidently by my own mistake I ordered the English books. Would love to have it in Afrikaans.
Beautiful pictures.
Amazing book with so much detail for first time travellers making it easier to capture key routes and highlights.
Namaqua Self-Drive
Leanne Kidwell
Beautiful book
Namaqualand is on my bucket list. This book is beautiful and will definitely help me plan my trip. The photos are exceptional and the descriptions are detailed.
Namaqua Self-Drive
Laura Hulley
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I luv this revised updated pocket book
I luv this revised updated pocket book. Photo are great!
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Stunning book with great photographs & valuable information. Looking forward to using it when next we visit Kruger
